CVE-2015-7629: Use After Free

Published Oct 14, 2015
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Updated

Use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player before 18.0.0.252 and 19.x before 19.0.0.207 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.535 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 19.0.0.213, Adobe AIR SDK before 19.0.0.213, and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler before 19.0.0.213 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a TextFormat object with a crafted tabStops property, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-7631, CVE-2015-7643, and CVE-2015-7644.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Adobe Flash Player<=11.2.202.521
Linux Linux kernel
Adobe Flash Player<=19.0.0.185
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows
Adobe AIR<=19.0.0.190
Adobe AIR SDK<=19.0.0.190
Adobe Air Sdk \& Compiler<=19.0.0.190
Google Android

Event History

Oct 14, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-7629?

CVE-2015-7629 is considered a critical vulnerability that can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-7629?

To fix CVE-2015-7629, upgrade Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR to the latest versions that are not affected by this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are vulnerable to CVE-2015-7629?

Adobe Flash Player versions before 18.0.0.252 and 19.x before 19.0.0.207 are vulnerable to CVE-2015-7629.

4

Are there any operating systems affected by CVE-2015-7629?

CVE-2015-7629 affects Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

5

What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2015-7629?

Exploitation of CVE-2015-7629 could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and execution of arbitrary code on affected systems.

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